| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.38 |
| Liaison | Dan DeZarn |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Geneseo
OP-21: Hazardous Waste Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Eve
Anderson Student Intern Sustainability Commission |
Does the institution have strategies in place to safely dispose of all hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste and seek to minimize the presence of these materials on campus?:
A brief description of steps taken to reduce hazardous, special (e.g. coal ash), universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
SUNY Geneseo follows the RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), which is a federal Hazardous Waste Program implemented by the states. The Environmental Health Services of SUNY Geneseo disposes of hazardous waste according to RCRA regulations.
A brief description of how the institution safely disposes of hazardous, universal, and non-regulated chemical waste:
Waste is disposed of by the College four times per year (every 90 days). Environmental Health Services will pick up properly documented and packaged wastes and will store them in the hazardous waste building prior to their final disposal.
Storing Waste Prior To Pickup:
All waste shall be stored in a safe and secure area. Waste shall remain in such areas until picked up by EHS. Waste must be put into containers that must be labeled and in good condition.
The website URL where information about hazardous materials management is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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